Oregon’s First Hotels
The first hotel in Oregon is the EXCHANGE HOTEL, which was built in 1845 on the south side of the square. This business failed and the hotel was then purchased by Richard Chandler. It became known as the CHANDLER HOTEL.
1908 Boston Bloomers Ladies Baseball Team
On May 3, 1908, the Boston Bloomers Ladies Baseball team played in Oregon.
1961 Oregon Women Bowlers with Trophy
High average (640) was awarded to the Barry Stables team. Left to right: Delores Struck, Owen Richards (Bank President), Viola Reese, Joan Killerlain (Capt.), Eleanor Killerlain, and Alvina Frye.
1962 Bank of Oregon Bowling Trophy
Bank of Oregon Trophy – High Average (888)
1963 Oregon Bowlers with Trophy
Oregon Bowlers in 1963.
World War I Monument Erected in 1920
The Oregon business community gathered for a group photo when the World War I monument was erected in the village square in 1920.
Oregon’s First Concrete Street in 1923
Did you know? The first concrete street in Oregon was laid in “No-Man’s Land”, also called Copenhagen Street because of the large number of Danes living on the street.
Cronk’s Roller Skating Rink
C.H. Cronk’s built the Opera House as a roller skating rink. It was the center of social activities for many years in the early 1900’s.
Lake Harriet Ice Cutting
Before refrigerators were common, ice boxes were used. In Oregon, it was Ed and Ernie Culp who would cut ice during the winter months from Lake Harriet, just west of Oregon. The ice was stored in an ice house on the lake. The blocks were packed in sawdust and straw. When summer arrived the village […]
1897 Early Photo of Football Team
In the early days, young men from the village and surrounding area formed their own football teams